Traffic Sign Recognition; Principle Of Operation; Using Traffic Sign Recognition - Ford Focus Owner's Handbook Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
At all times you are responsible for
controlling the vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening if
required.
If the sensor becomes blocked the
system may not function.
CAUTIONS
In cold and severe weather
conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow, spray and large
contrasts in lighting can all influence the
sensor.
Do not carry out windscreen repairs
in the immediate area surrounding
the sensor.
If your vehicle is fitted with a
suspension kit not approved by us,
the system may not function
correctly.
Always fit Ford Original Parts when
replacing headlamp bulbs. Other
bulbs may reduce system
performance.
Note: Keep the windscreen free from
obstructions such as bird droppings,
insects and snow or ice.
Note: The system may not detect all
traffic signs.
Note: The system is designed to read
signs meeting the Vienna convention.
A sensor is mounted behind the interior
rear view mirror. It continuously monitors
road signs to alert you of the current legal
speed limit and overtaking regulations.

Traffic sign recognition

The system will automatically detect
recognizable traffic signs, for example
speed limit signs, no overtaking signs and
speed limit cancellation signs.
USING TRAFFIC SIGN
RECOGNITION
Switching the system on and
off
Note: The system status and settings will
remain unchanged during ignition cycles.
The system can be switched on and off
using the information display. See
General information (page 83).
Setting the system speed
warning
The system has a number of speed
warning levels which can be set using the
information display. See General
information (page 83).
System display
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The system can display two traffic signs
in parallel.
You can view the status at any time using
the information display.
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